Foundations Of Love, Purpose, And Clean Beauty
This Earth Month conversation opens as a personal reflection between partners in life and business, revealing the soulful roots of Innersense™ Organic Beauty. What began as two stylists sharing a passion has evolved into a purpose-driven brand grounded in integrity, family, and intention. Greg’s perspective brings depth—reminding us this isn’t just about products, but about building something that reflects who you are at your core.

The Truth Behind Clean And The Power Of Integrity
Greg unpacks the evolution of “clean beauty,” moving beyond marketing into real accountability. With over 3,500 ingredients eliminated and a commitment to research and transparency, Innersense™ stands firm in clean chemistry—where safety, performance, and environmental care coexist. In a world of diluted labels, this invites deeper discernment about what’s truly inside the bottle.

Legacy, Impact, And Trusting Your Inner Sense
At its heart, this episode is about legacy—not just what we build, but how. From sustainability efforts to meaningful environmental giving, Greg shares what it means to lead with purpose over profit. The conversation expands into a universal invitation: trust your inner sense, embrace change, and move with intention—because true impact begins within.

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A Journey Across Sacred Land and Self
Joanne takes you back through her time in Ireland and Scotland, beginning with the awe of standing among ancient sites like Newgrange and moving through the lush landscapes surrounding Limerick and Galway. From walking the land to sitting in sacred spaces, each location offered its own kind of activation. Along the way, she experienced moments of deep connection—not only to the earth, but to the group of women she traveled with, including time spent learning and gathering in community spaces like the BB Collective, where shared presence and intention added another layer of meaning to the journey.

Moments That Stay in the Body
As the days unfolded, the experiences deepened—from visiting sacred stones and participating in ceremony to a powerful candle gazing meditation that brought forth a vivid third-eye experience filled with crystalline colors and sensation. Joanne shares how these moments built upon one another, culminating in a profound sense of clarity and calm. By the time the group closed their journey with a fire ceremony back in Ireland, something had shifted. The constant mind chatter had softened, replaced with a deeper trust, a gentler perspective, and a feeling of being more connected—to herself, to others, and to the world around her.

You Are Not Starting Over You Are Returning
Returning home didn’t mark the end—it revealed the true beginning. Joanne reflects on how the lessons from the land and the journey now live within her, showing up in how she moves through everyday life. With a gentle guided reflection, she invites you to consider what in your own life is asking to be remembered. Not repeated, but reclaimed. Because the sacred isn’t only found in places like Ireland—it’s here, in your breath, your relationships, and your awareness. You’re not starting over… you’re returning, wiser, softer, and more connected.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Personal Journey
05:29 Sacred Sites and Ceremonies in Ireland
12:02 Reflections on the Cliffs of Moher and Nature's Power
26:01 The Hill of Ishnach and the Navel of Ireland
33:43 Transition to Scotland and Educational Experiences
41:29 Ceremony and Personal Growth through Experience

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Title: The Sacred Spiral Journey with Louise Keane

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Sacred Land Sacred Memory with Louise Keane
Joanne sits down with Louise Keane, guide and space-holder at Sacred Spiral Retreat Centre in Ireland, for a conversation that feels like stepping into another realm. Together, they revisit Joanne’s deeply personal experience on retreat—where ancient land, sacred sites, and unseen energies come alive in ways that are hard to explain but impossible to forget. From the moment Joanne stood beside Ireland’s revered fairy trees, she felt something shift—an invitation into a world where myth, memory, and nature intertwine.

Portals Symbols and the Magic Beneath the Surface
Louise shares the rich lore of Ireland’s fairy trees—sacred hawthorn trees believed to be portals to other realms—and the very real consequences locals associate with disturbing them. She also explores the deeper meaning of the spiral, a symbol found across ancient sites like Newgrange, representing both a portal through time and a journey back home to oneself. Through stories of ancient temples, sound frequencies, and the resonance of stone, this conversation opens curiosity around what we’ve been taught to dismiss as myth—and what may actually hold deep, ancestral truth.

Coming Home to Yourself
At its heart, this conversation is an invitation—to slow down, reconnect, and remember who you truly are. Louise reflects on the power of shared experience during the retreat, where a group of women came together in deep presence and connection, activating something greater than themselves. Joanne shares her own profound moments—from feeling energetic shifts in sacred spaces to receiving personal insights she’s still integrating. If you’ve ever felt called to something deeper, this episode offers a glimpse into what’s possible when you listen—and follow that call.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Louise Keane and her Irish roots
02:21 Louise’s journey from childhood to shamanic practice
08:06 The magic of Louise’s childhood home and land
11:44 The forest, fairy trees, and creating sacred space
14:05 The fire ceremony and its significance
15:39 The lore and importance of fairy trees in Irish culture

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